About Jane
My name is Jane. I am a professionally qualified, registered, BACP Counsellor, Supervisor and Psychotherapist. This means I have letters after my name, such as FdA and MBACP. What does this mean to you? Probably not a lot, but to reassure you that it means I have to prove to my professional governing body that I have done all the right courses and adhere to their guidelines. I'm sure you don't need to hear me talking about how I can offer a safe space and that I'm non-judgemental - that goes without saying, so I'm not going to mention it anymore.
I started my counselling path late in life, I was in my late 40s. I thought ...what am I doing? But I soon found out I liked studying Counselling! I discovered that my life experiences have undoubtedly been a big part of my motivation to become a Counsellor. I felt as though I had lived my life feeling judged; not doing what's 'right' or not doing what I 'should be doing' by other people's standards.
My counselling journey:
A lot of that has changed now, and my Counselling journey has helped me to recognise my strengths... as well as my weaknesses, but, this is ok, we are all different. My life and work experience has come together to give me a real passion for working with people who may be struggling in life, for so many different reasons, and to work with them to find a way through, and move on to enjoy life! I am a really good listener at work and enjoy turning this off at home!
I enjoy the odd bit of running, horse riding when I can, I have my own full time private practice and loving every minute of it.
Well, I'm definitely different now, I'm me and enjoying living life the way I want to.
My professional experience is extensive and includes addiction, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, low self-esteem and domestic abuse. I have worked for the Survivors Trust, where I counselled survivors of rape, sexual abuse and childhood sexual abuse. I have also worked in prisons, counselling individuals with substance misuse, depression, grief, relational problems and other mental health related issues.
My Approach
I work in a person-centred and trauma-informed way, which simply means I meet you where you are, at your pace, and I never ask you to be anything other than yourself. Some people arrive with something specific they want to work through, others just know that something feels heavy. Both are welcome here.
Qualifications, training and experience
I believe good therapy is built on proper training and continual learning. Over the years I have trained across a broad range of approaches, so I can shape the way we work to what you actually need.
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Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision including online and telephone working
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Foundation Degree Person Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy
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TRAUMA Informed Practitioner
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Accredited Member NCPS
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Registered Member BACP
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Single Session Therapy
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Structured Clinical Management (NHS)
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Solution Focused Therapy
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Mental Health First Aid
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Certificate in the Management of Drug Misuse RCGP
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Stop SO UK (2 years within HMPS)
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Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling
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Applied Suicide Intervention Training ASIST
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Ecotherapy & Walk & Talk CPCAB
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CRUSE Loss & Bereavement NCPS
In plain terms, you are in experienced, properly qualified and accountable hands. I am a registered member of the BACP (membership 377311) and an accredited member of the NCPS, and I am DBS checked. You are always welcome to check my registrations on the BACP and NCPS public registers.
